Job Description

Job Description

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Experience : 3-6 years

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
• Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
• Preparing pleadings
• Preparing and responding to discovery
• Attending court appearances
• Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
• Preparing motions as requested
• Share knowledge and information with all attorneys
• Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments
• Respond to hotline inquiries from the Claims Department
• Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up
• Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
• Represent CAP/MPT physicians at deposition in Depo-only cases

Education and/or Experience:

• J.D. Degree
• Minimum 3-6 years of medical malpractice litigation experience